Building a Community-Led, Climate-Forward Economy
California Jobs First invests in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs.
First-of-Its-Kind Investment
By empowering local efforts and voices to define what the future can and should look like in each of their communities, this bottom-up economic development strategy charts a path toward a prosperous and sustainable future for all Californians.
Regional Collaboratives
Local Residents & Experts Engaged
Strategic Funding through the Regional Investment Initiative to Date
California Economic Blueprint
Help create, attract and increase good-paying jobs. That’s the North Star we’re driving towards. Building from the strategies of each region, the Blueprint serves as a roadmap to reach the state’s goals over the next 10 years.
California’s 13 Jobs First Regions
An ecosystem of regions working together, driving local and cross-regional initiatives to advance a resilient economy benefiting all residents.
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June 25, 2025
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state
Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $15 million in grants to 14 California Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally led organizations.
June 25, 2025
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state
Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $15 million in grants to 14 California Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally led organizations.
Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government
The U.S. EDA formally accepted all 13 Jobs First regional plans as CEDS, allowing communities to accelerate economic investment.
California announces statewide plan for economic growth
Los Angeles, California – Governor Newsom today released the new California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, a statewide plan built with input from 13 regional plans to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation…
Governor Newsom continues delivering a new bold economic vision for California
Governor Newsom continued his statewide California Jobs First tour to outline a first-of-its-kind, bottom-up economic vision for California’s future.
California Jobs First Council
In March 2024, the Newsom Administration launched the California Jobs First Council, bringing together nine state agencies to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to advancing California’s economy.
Co-Chair: Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Co-Chair: Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA)
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS)
California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Governor’s Office of Land Use & Innovation (LCI)